shikhar khandelwal
@shikharkhandelwal
Network Engineer skilled in Cisco networking, routing, switching, and network operations.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Network Engineer with hands-on experience operating and maintaining Cisco enterprise networks, including Nexus and Catalyst platforms, and providing L1 support across LAN/WAN environments.
I have managed device configuration, IOS upgrades, ACLs, routing (STATIC, OSPF, BGP), VLANs, port security, backups and network monitoring via NMS/KIWI/PRTG, and coordinated with cross-functional IT teams and ISPs to resolve connectivity issues.
I hold CCNA and CCNP (R&S) training credentials, have experience with GPON/EPON deployments and datacenter cabling, and I am focused, communicative, shift-flexible, and ready to relocate for the right opportunity.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
ILNetwork Engineer L1
India International Exchange Limited
Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Operates and maintains Cisco enterprise network (Nexus N9k/N3k, 2960, routers), performs IOS upgrades, access-list and static route configuration, and monitors network health to ensure low latency and high availability across office and remote sites.
Network Engineer L1
ATS Enterprises
Aug 2021 - Mar 2022 (7 months)
Provided LAN/WAN and GPON/EPON support, installed and configured ONT/ONU and customer-premises equipment, and monitored networks via PRTG to resolve connectivity and wireless issues for clients.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
S.S. Jain Subodh P.G. Autonomous College, Jaipur
Bachelor of Science, Science
Grade: 63.03%
Completed Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) with a 63.03% aggregate from S.S. Jain Subodh P.G. Autonomous College in 2019.
Saraswati Senior Secondary School, Manganj, Dausa
High School Diploma, Higher Secondary
Grade: 84.40%
Completed higher secondary education (12th grade) with an 84.40% aggregate in 2015.
Madhamik Adarsh Vidya Mandir Secondary School, Dausa
Secondary School Certificate, Secondary Education
Grade: 83.83%
Completed secondary education (10th grade) with an 83.83% aggregate in 2013.
Network Bulls Technologies (Gurugram)
CCNA (Routing & Switching), Networking
Completed CCNA (Routing & Switching) training program at Network Bulls Technologies.
Network Bulls Technologies (Gurugram)
CCNP (Routing & Switching), Networking
Completed CCNP (Routing & Switching) training program at Network Bulls Technologies.
Verdhman Mahavir Open University, Kota
Certificate, Information Technology
Awarded Rajasthan State Certificate in Information Technology from Verdhman Mahavir Open University.
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